The Rock's New Show Debuts Next Week Before Impact Wrestling, Meet The Contestants

The Rock's new reality series, The Hero, debuts on Thursday, June 6th at 8pm ET on TNT, one hour before Impact Wrestling on SpikeTV. The show puts ordinary people together in a house and assigns them various missions, that will push "them to the limits to see what they are willing (and able) to overcome, undergo or sacrifice for the sake of their fellow contestants."

The Rock serves as the mentor and motivator of the contestants. Social media will also be incorporated into the show, with viewers being able to vote each week for the contestant they consider to be the most heroic.

The Rock has been introducing the contestants this week on his Twitter account, you can check it out below with additional details from a recent press release:

Athena, 25, - Worcester, Mass. - Some might wonder what could possibly make a former professional cheerleader a hero. But dig a little deeper. She's been taking care of her brother ever since they were kids, and she's not going to let anyone or anything stand in her way.

Charles, 39 - Los Angeles, Calif. - A decorated cop and devoted husband and son. But he's still plagued by self-doubt, and wants to use this experience to find out if he has what it takes when it matters most.